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September 2019

Tue, Sep 24

Sat, Sep 28

Thu, Oct 10

Public Utilities – Water Conservation Class: HERB YOUR ENTHUSIASM: HERB GARDENINGGet the most out of your landscape or kitchen garden by choosing from the assortment of tasty and beautiful herbs adapted to Texas. We’ll talk about everything from design and plant selection, proper soil prep and planting techniques, to the many uses of our favorite herbs inside and outside the home. This class is sure to be a great thyme!

Tue, Sep 24

DeSoto Recreation Center Grand Re-Opening

Thank you to all who came out and celebrated with us for the DeSoto Recreation Center Grand Re-Opening on Saturday, January 5, 2019. The event was a huge success and the Parks and Recreation staff was overwhelmed by everyone’s enthusiasm. Partners, members and citizens got the opportunity to tour the newly renovated gymnasium, track, aerobic studio and high performance training center. We would like to recognize our guest speakers, DeSoto Mayor, Curtistene S. McCowan and Park Board Chairman, John McCalib. Click here for recreation center hours.

All DeSoto Parks are Equipped with Wi-Fi Capability

DeSoto Parks are now officially equipped with Wi-Fi capability. In part of celebrating "Park and Recreation Month" DeSoto PARD hosted a Wi-Fi Launch Party on July 11. Wi-Fi is no longer considered an amenity, and has been identified by NRPA as a public utility. Access to the internet, so that we can be tethered to our smart phones, is a basic expectation. DeSoto Parks & Recreation is dedicated to NRPA’s commitment to create healthy, sustainable and equitable communities. We’re excited about this partnership with Spectrum, which provided the infrastructure which allowed us to promote digital literacy through access to Wi-Fi in DeSoto Parks.

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We strive to keep park patrons and visitors informed on all the great things taking place in DeSoto. From information on new capital projects underway as well as completed projects ready to be enjoyed, to learning about new programs and the many events offered throughout the year. If you want to keep up to date on all of these great things, click here.